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Hidden cameras in Okanagan forests catch illegal dumpers, lead to fines

The Okanagan Forest Task Force害羞草研究所檚 have led to 13 or 14 tickets for illegal dumpers
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Illegal dumping in Okanagan forests. (Kane Blake photo)

Members of the Okanagan Forest Task Force have donated their own cameras in an effort to catch and deter people from illegal dumping in the bush.

The Task Force will not disclose how many or where the cameras are located, but so far 13 or 14 tickets have been issued as a result of the eye in the sky 害羞草研究所 or more accurately, attached to the trees.

害羞草研究所淭his year we害羞草研究所檝e seen a big spike (in illegal garbage dumping),害羞草研究所 said Kane Blake, Okanagan Forest Task Force. 害羞草研究所淗opefully that doesn害羞草研究所檛 stick around and become the new normal.害羞草研究所

According to Blake, tickets for illegal dumping can cost a person anywhere from $100 to $2000, a steep price that can easily be avoided.

害羞草研究所淲ith the amount of awareness that we害羞草研究所檝e made just in general with all the media, you would think that people would understand that there害羞草研究所檚 going to be people watching, cameras and everybody has a cellphone nowadays, so why would you risk getting a fine when you can pay $12 at the (Glenmore Landfill in Kelowna).害羞草研究所

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The Task Force has used their personal cameras for the initiative and cost at least $300 each, according to Blake. He said some of the members have donated more than one camera in hopes they will catch and deter illegal dumpers.

The Okanagan Forest Task Force would also like to give a shoutout to its mechanic, Jerod Klettke, from Jeklefab Automotive in Lake Country who makes these initiatives possible.

害羞草研究所淲e害羞草研究所檝e had issues with our truck and they get us in and out and back into the bush in no time,害羞草研究所 said Blake. 害羞草研究所淲ithout them, we wouldn害羞草研究所檛 even be able to have a reliable vehicle to get in and out (of the bush).害羞草研究所

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